The momentum in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary battle has shifted back to New York Sen.
Hillary Clinton, who now leads Illinois Sen. Barack Obama 53 - 41 percent among likely primary
voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.

This compares to a 49 - 43 percent Sen. Clinton lead in a February 27 poll by the
independent Quinnipiac (KWIN uh-pe-ack) University. In that survey, the momentum was with
Sen. Obama who had narrowed a 52 - 36 percent gap from a February 14 poll.

In this latest survey, the split between black and white voters grows. Clinton has widened
her lead among women likely Democratic primary voters and narrowed Obama's lead among men.
Subgroup numbers are:

"The momentum is clearly Sen. Clinton's as she firms up her traditional coalition of women,
white males, non-college, rural and older voters in Pennsylvania. Her endorsement by
Philadelphia's black Mayor, Michael Nutter, is cutting slightly into Obama's overwhelming edge
among black voters, but clearly the split among black and white voters is growing," said Clay F.
Richards, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

"Sen. Clinton leads in the bellwether Philadelphia suburbs by almost the same margin she
leads statewide," Richards added. "And don't forget powerhouse Gov. Ed Rendell is putting all
the king's horses and all the king's men into the Clinton campaign. Anything can happen in this
crazy, unpredictable Democratic race, but this week, Big Mo is on Clinton's side."

By a 71 - 23 percent margin, Pennsylvania likely Democratic primary voters have a
favorable opinion of Clinton, compared to 61 - 19 percent for Obama, contributing to Clinton's
lead in the primary.

Looking at the so-called "Dream Ticket," 32 percent of Democratic likely voters prefer a
Clinton-Obama ticket, while 18 percent prefer an Obama-Clinton ticket and 43 percent don't
want the two contenders to run together. Obama voters are less enthusiastic about the "Dream
Ticket," with 52 percent opposed, compared to 38 percent of Clinton backers who are opposed.

The economy is the single most important issue in their Democratic primary vote, 48
percent of likely voters say, while 23 percent list the war in Iraq and 18 percent list health care.
Voters who list the economy favor Clinton 55 - 40 percent, while voters who list the war are
split, with 47 percent for Clinton and 46 percent for Obama.

Looking at the qualities they most want in a candidate, 37 percent of Democratic
primary voters want a strong leader, while 23 percent want someone who is trustworthy; another
22 percent most want someone who shares their values and 11 percent want someone who can
win in November. Those looking for a strong leader back Clinton 62 - 34 percent, while voters
who want someone trustworthy support Clinton 49 - 43 percent.
Voter Concerns

Pennsylvania Democrats have a number of concerns, including:

82 - 15 percent that the U.S economy is in a recession;

70 percent are "very worried" or "somewhat worried" about being able to afford health
care;

67 percent are "very worried" or "somewhat worried" about a major terrorist attack.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public
opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio and the
nation as a public service and for research.

For more data -- http://www.quinnipiac.edu/polling.xml, or call (203) 582-5201.

1. If the 2008 Democratic primary for President were being held today, and the
candidates were Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for whom would you vote?
(If undecided q1) As of today, do you lean more toward Clinton or Obama?
This table includes "Leaners".

TREND: If the, for 2008 Democratic primary for President were being held today, and
the candidates were Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama whom would you vote? (If
undecided) As of today, do you lean more toward Clinton or Obama? *This table
includes Leaners.

6. Some people have suggested that Senator Obama and Senator Clinton should run
together in the general election for President in November.
It could be a Clinton-Obama ticket, with Clinton running for President and
Obama for Vice-President, or
it could be an Obama-Clinton ticket, with Obama running for President and
Clinton for Vice-President.
Which would you rather see; a Clinton-Obama ticket, or an Obama-Clinton ticket,
or would you rather they not run together?

12. What do you think should happen to most illegal immigrants working in the
United States -
A) Should they be offered a chance to apply for citizenship, OR
B) Should they be allowed to stay as temporary workers, OR
C) Should they be deported to the country they came from?